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BF55 BUO

2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,055 mi
Last recorded28,055 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK515,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 BUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGsx 1300 RK5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 28,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 27,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced some LED's not working (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced some LED's not working (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 26,510 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 26,510 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 25,851 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 25,827 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,304 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 23,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 23,170 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,327 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 21,552 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,040 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 18,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 15,369 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 12,504 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,310 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 8,933 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 8,279 miles

advise head light aim on lower limit.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 8,279 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

advise head light aim on lower limit.

How Reliable is the Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5?

Based on 2,316 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
839
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
wheel bearings have excessive free play 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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BF55 BUO is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,544 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF55 BUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF55 BUO registered?

BF55 BUO is a 2005 Suzuki Gsx 1300 RK5, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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